3 THE ALIEN HOUSEHOLDMichael was mesmerised by the three girls and the three dogs. He had swivelled to his right, facing the windows, as they had entered, and he was watching them to his right, so he was unaware of Roger's reaction, but Roger could see his profile between him and the new arrivals. Michael's expression brought a smile to his face, but if he hadn't been there the girls and the dogs would have done that anyway. They each dropped parcels on the armchairs or put plastic bags on the floor nearby and made their way over to the bar with the dogs nuzzling into them. Michael swivelled around to watch as the six greeted Roger as one with a hand or a paw to the shoulder and a kiss or a lick to the cheek, and he responded with kisses and pats all round.
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